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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,039.78, 444,114.44 and 93,686.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,039.78, 444,114.44 and 93,686.81 is: 140,547.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,039.78 : 444,114.44 = 93,686.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,039.78/444,114.44 = 93,686.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,039.78x = 444,114.44 × 93,686.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,039.78x = 41,607,665,845.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,607,665,845.99/296,039.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,547.55

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